Silent Auction Bidding Procedures
1. Items for bid in the Auction will be on display from 6:30pm until each board closes.
2. Bidding will begin at $20.00, except where a minimum bid is indicated. All bids must be entered in $5.00 increments. Any bid not in $5.00 increments will be considered invalid.
3. A person desiring to bid does so by printing his/her name, paddle number, description of item, and amount of bid on green auction slip and handing it to a volunteer manning that table. That person’s bid amount will then be written on the Auction Board.
4. Five (5) minutes prior to the board closing, the board will go “silent”. At that time, a person desiring to bid does so by printing his/her name and amount of bid on an auction slip provided, and handing it to one of the volunteers manning that particular Auction Board.
5. Winners name will be posted at the close of each silent auction board, once the highest bid is cataloged. Items or gift certificates may be picked up at check out upon payment.
6. Bids made on all items after the five (5) minutes of Silent bidding when the board officially closes will not be accepted. Absolutely no bids will be taken after a board closes.
7. If two or more bids for the same amount on any item are received, the winning bid will be determined by the LUCK OF THE DRAW.
8. In the event of a dispute, a designated auction official will determine the winning bidder. The official’s decision will be final.
Live Auction Bidding Procedures
1. The Live Auction will begin at approximately 9:00 p.m.
2. The auctioneer will explain the method of bidding at the beginning of the sale.
3. Please note the booking times, blackout dates, expiration dates, and other restrictions and limitations presented in the program for various trips, hotel stays, gift certificates for goods and services, and other items. Many items have restrictions regarding timing and space availability.
4. The buyer is responsible for contacting the donor for all arrangements and redeeming any certificates for goods and/or services.
5. All auction items are sold "as is." No statement contained in this booklet or made orally at the sale regarding condition of any item shall be a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. Buyer assumes the risk of any certificate redeemable for goods or services becoming unredeemable after the Gala for any reason, including but not limited to insolvency of the donor or acts of natural causes. All Auction items are non-refundable.
6. The auctioneer has absolute discretion in determining the successful bidder. At the fall of the auctioneer's hammer, title to the offered lot will pass to the bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer. The bidder thereupon assumes full risk and responsibility and will pay full purchase price for the said lot.
7. Upon being declared the winner of an item, proceed to the front of the stage so that item may be cataloged with your name, etc.
8. No live auction merchandise will be released before the end of the live auction.
9. All items must be purchased at the Check-Out desk, according to the Check-Out procedures that follow. If you have a change of heart, please consider it a donation!
10. Buyer must remove all purchased items from the premises on the night of the Gala. Any item not removed from the premises is left at the risk of the purchaser.
Auction Check-Out Procedures
1. All sales are FINAL. No exchanges or refunds on any auction item are permitted. Please read specifications and limitations very carefully.
2. Check out time will be from 7:30-12:00pm.
3. Go to checkout desk in the Multi Purpose Room. Give your name and proceed to payment area. Payment of your Auction items can be made by cash, personal check, VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover.
4. All items must be paid in full before conclusion of the event.
5. Gift Certificates and Auction Items will be available at the Checkout Table. Present your paid receipt to retrieve your item.
6. Unless otherwise stated, all auction items and services must be used within one (1) year from the date of the auction. Dates and times are to be arranged at the mutual convenience of the donors and the purchasers.
Patron Auction Board – Closes at 7:15 pm
P1. My Spa by the Park Value: $100; Minimum $25
Pinking of You gift bag with gift card
P2. City Park Dental Value: $520; Minimum $130
Botox Cosmetic treatments by Dr. Rudy Linhuber
P3. New Orleans Pest Management Value: $1000; Minimum $250
One free initial termite treatment by Romero Guerra
P4. Royal Sonesta Hotel & Wise Buys Boutique Value: $285; Minimum $75
Hand painted Ray Cole scarf & Champagne Brunch for four people in Begue’s
P5. Reserved front row at Kindergarten Graduation
Value: Priceless; Minimum $100
One of only two pews reserved for memories of a lifetime
P6. Jos A Bank Clothiers Value: $667; Minimum $175
Gentleman’s Golf Wardrobe
P7. Beau Chene Golf Club Value: $350; Minimum $90
Four rounds of Golf
P8. New Orleans Hornets Tickets Value: $900; Minimum $225
Floor seats for the March 7th, 2009 for two compliments of Chip Forstall, includes
parking
P9. Dr. Mark Anderson, DDS Value: $398; Minimum $100
Tooth whitening procedure
P10. Reserved front row at 7th grade Graduation
Value: Priceless; Minimum $100
One of only two pews reserved for a cherished memory
P11. FORE! Kids Foundation Value: $400; Minimum $100
Four weekly passes to the 2009 Zurich Classic
P12. Mardi Gras World Value: $175; Minimum $45
Tour for ten people complete with King Cake & Coffee
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Patron party Board Exclusives
Caroling Through the Lanes Progressive Party 2009
Bob & Carrie Bartlett Spectacular Soiree/Dinner Party
Patron Party Church Roof Crosses – closes at 7:30
SPX1. Ltd. Edition Cross Small Minimum: $35
SPX2. Ltd. Edition Cross Small Minimum: $35
SPX3. Ltd. Edition Cross Small Minimum: $35
SPX4. Ltd. Edition Cross Small Minimum: $35
SPX5. Ltd. Edition Cross Small Minimum: $35
SPX6. Ltd. Edition Cross Small Minimum: $35
SPX7. Ltd. Edition Cross Medium Minimum: $40
SPX8. Ltd. Edition Cross Medium Minimum: $40
SPX9. Ltd. Edition Cross Medium Minimum: $40
SPX10. Ltd. Edition Cross Medium Minimum: $40
SPX11. Ltd. Edition Cross Medium Minimum: $40
SPX 12. Ltd. Edition Cross Medium Minimum: $40
SPX13. Ltd. Edition Cross Medium Minimum: $40
SPX14. Ltd. Edition Cross Large Minimum: $50
SPX15. Ltd. Edition Cross Large Minimum: $50
Live Auction – 9:00 pm
1. Reserved table at the 2009 Gala Value: Priceless; Minimum $100
Best seats in the house for you and nine guests not including tickets.
2. Dinner with Monsignor Doskey and Father Pat
Value: Priceless; Minimum $100
Dinner hosted by Bruce & Jackie Shreves for 2 people.
3. Reserved front row at Kindergarten Graduation
Value: Priceless; Minimum $100
Be front and center to see your little angel in action at St. Pius X’s Kindergarten Graduation with reserved front row seating for you and your family.
4. Principal for a Day & Grand Marshall in SPX Mardi Gras Parade
Value: Priceless; Minimum $200
Your son or daughter will meet with Mrs. Fulham and plan their special day.
5. Reserved front row at 7th grade graduation
Value: Priceless; Minimum $100
Cherish this memory with front row seating for you and your family.
6. Peyton Manning Super Bowl XLI Football Value: $700; Minimum $200
Autographed by our own hometown favorite.
7. Gallery Party at Thomas Mann Gallery Value: Priceless; Minimum $500
Bunny & Toots will cater this private party for 40 people, food, wine & spirits included.
8. Tuna Seither 2008 Fairgrounds One of One Autographed SPX Artist Proof &
A Day at the Races Value: Priceless; Minimum $500
Package includes Custom Framed print and box seating for 6 for one of the Family Days at the Fairgrounds Race Course. A race will be named in your honor and you will present the trophy to the winning owner. The Fair Grounds will mail you a photograph of the trophy presentation in the winners circle. What could be more fun?
9. Big Cat in the Big Easy Value: Priceless; Minimum $500
Limited edition #42 of 100 giclee’ by artist Tony Birkel, donated by Avenue Art.
10. “White Herons Preening” by Anita LeJeune Value: $1500, Minimum $750
Original oil painting depicts two white herons deep in the Louisiana swamp. Within this painting, the beauty and magnificence of these birds are portrayed in their natural setting. Size is 30x40 without frame. Frame is made of pecked cypress, a rare type of wood from the swamps of Louisiana. Artist Anita LeJeune recently had a collection of her paintings chosen to hang in the Louisiana Governor’s Mansion in Baton Rouge
11. Gulf Shores Condo Value: $2500; Minimum $1000
Enjoy a week in Gulf Shores at the new Crystal Tower in a two bedroom/two bath corner unit compliments of Lynn & Rick Crozier. Thursday to Wednesday, some blackout dates apply, 30 day advance booking.
12. Free School Tuition for 2009-2010 School Year
Value: $4500; Minimum $1350
One single school tuition. Does not include fees.
13. Stewart Lodges at Steelwood Value: $6500; Minimum: $4000
Package includes the use of the 12 bedroom Stewart Lodge located in Loxley, Alabama for two nights and three days. Perfect for a Family Reunion, Corporate Getaway or a Golfing Weekend. Holidays excluded some pre-booked blackout days may apply.
Board A – Just for Kids - Closes at 7:50 pm
A1. Original Children’s Portrait by Carolyn Gilberti
Value: Priceless; Minimum $200
One 16 X 20 pastel portrait of your child
A2. Photography and Scrapbooking with Mrs. Connie Cassini
Value: Priceless; Minimum $50
Two ½ hour private lessons for one child
A3. Creative Memories Scrapbooking Basket Value: $150; Minimum $50
Basket full of everything needed to get started
A4. Laissez Faire Parties Value: $250; Minimum $75
Party planning package and supplies for 10 children excluding food items
A5. AMC Theaters Value: $75; Minimum $25
Tickets for 10 to your choice of AMC Theaters
A6. Sylvan Learning Value: $225; Minimum $50
One child’s skills assessment
A7. Secretaries’ Assistant for 1/2 day Value: Priceless; Minimum $50
Learn all about how important our Secretaries are to our School
A8. My Spa by the Park Value: $100; Minimum $25
Rainy day basket for kids including two raincoats, products & a gift card
A9. Summer Camp at Christian Brothers School Value: $250; Minimum $75
One two-week Summer Camp session
A10. Lunch with Mrs. Karen Franck Value: Priceless; Minimum $50
One to one lunch on Campus with our Vice-Principal
A11. Louisiana Children’s Museum, Audubon Nature Institute & $50 Gift Certificate
to Lakeview Veterinary Hospital Value: $217; Minimum $50
Four passes to the Children’s Museum & eight passes to the Zoo or Aquarium
A12. Private Music Lessons with Ms. Stephanie Dureau
Value: Priceless; Minimum $50
Two 1/2 hour Guitar or Singing with our Music teacher
A13. Rivertown Museums & Kidsports Value: $117; Minimum $30
Four passes to the Museums and five passes to enjoy Kidsports Adventure Challenge
A14. Chef’s Assistant for a Day Value: Priceless; Minimum $50
Learn how the Cafeteria works and have lunch with Mrs. Marilyn & the staff
A15. Blue Bayou/Dixie Landin’ & The Sneaker Shop Value: $200; Minimum $50
Four day passes to the Baton Rouge attraction & a pair of kid’s crocs
A16. Jesuit High School Value: priceless; Minimum $25
Basket full of Blue Jay pride
A17. Holy Cross High School Value: priceless; Minimum $50
Gift basket and one week of summer camp
A18. Cookie Baking Lesson Value: priceless; Minimum $25
Tracie Mouton will share her cookie baking knowledge at a private lesson
Board B – Hers, His & Home Closes at 8:10 pm
B1. New Orleans Athletic Club Value:$475; Minimum $95
Three month membership, includes initiation fees – New Members only
B2. Wine Rack, Buffet Server, Glass Platter & Robért Gift Basket
Value $175; Minimum $50
Lovely additions for any home
B3. Needle Arts Studio & Fabrix Value:$375; Minimum $90
A basket full of supplies for your next needlework project & $25 from Fabrix
B4. Audubon Park Golf Course & Perlis Value:$270; Minimum $80
One round of Golf for 4 including cart & Two Crawfish shirts
B5. New Orleans Museum of Art, Longue View House & Garden, and New Orleans
Auction Galleries Value:$260; Minimum $70
One year Family Memberships at both attractions & one year subscription to New
Orleans Auction Galleries Catalog
B6. Krewe of Endymion Value:$400; Minimum $100
Two of the best seats in the house at the Captain’s Table
B7. Hornets Tickets Value:$280; Minimum $70
Four excellent tickets to your choice of games subject to availability
B8. Reggie Bush Saints Jersey & Team Photo Value: $600; Minimum $200
Autographed by Reggie Bush – proceeds to benefit our Scout Troop #100
B9. Ultimate Golf Package Value: $1000; Minimum $250
Gentleman’s Golf wardrobe, Golf foursome with carts to Abita Springs Golf Club &
two rounds of golf at Hollywood Casino Golf Course
B10. Celebration in the Oaks Value:$200; Minimum $50
Two tickets to the 2009 Preview Party
B11. My Spa by the Park Value:$100; Minimum $25
Love my Nails Basket with Gift Card
B12. Thomas Mann I/O & Mignon Faget Value:$200; Minimum $50
$100 Gift card for each Gallery
B13. Timberlane Country Club & McAlister’s Deli Value:$250; Minimum $70
Four rounds of Golf and VIP lunch for four
B14. LIFE’ A Lifestyle Boutique & My Spa by the Park Value:$180; Minimum $45
Harotail skirt, Alternative top & Thalago Bath bag with My Spa gift card
B15. St. Pius Pillow Value: Priceless; Minimum $100
Beautiful handmade pillow featuring Sarah Vallon’s abstract of our Church
B16. Boehm Porcelain Value: $750; Minimum $175
Our Lady of Peace & three children of Medjugorje
B17. African Teak Humidor with Humidifier Value: $100; Minimum $25
For the cigar aficionado or dad that wants to smoke a cigar or two.
B18. Katrina Cooler™ Value: $300; Minimum $75
Compliments of Karen and Mark Logan, this Katrina Cooler™ was created using lumber recovered from a home on Hidalgo Street
B19. Wine Basket and NOLA Bean Gift Card Value: $75; Minimum $20
Enjoy a relaxing evening at home with this gift.
Board C – Play Tourist - Closes at 8:30 pm
C1. Hampton Inn & Suites, 7 on Fulton & WW II Museum
Value: $500; Minimum $125
One night stay with breakfast, Dinner for 2 & two passes to Museum
C2. Annadelle’s Plantation, My Spa by the Park & Trey Yuen
Value: $300; Minimum $75
One night stay at B&B in Covington, Thalago Body Basket with gift card & $30 dining gift certificate
C3. Bourbon Orleans Hotel, The Court of the Two Sisters & Historic New Orleans
Collection Value: $440; Minimum $110
French Quarter package includes one night hotel stay, Jazz Brunch with Mimosas & book, video and tour for two of the Historic New Orleans Collection
C4. Antoine’s Restaurant, New Orleans School of Cooking & Ralph Brennan’s
New Orleans Seafood Cookbook Value: $200; Minimum $50
Dining gift card for $100, Cooking class for two & a beautiful cookbook
C5. Country Inn and Suites & Muriel’s Jackson Square Value: $275; Minimum $70
One night stay in French Quarter & $75 Dining gift certificate
C6. Renaissance Arts Hotel, La Cote Brasserie & The Ogden Museum
Value: $580; Minimum $175
Warehouse District package includes two night hotel stay, dinner for two, Missing New Orleans book and four passes to the Ogden Museum
C7. Sheraton Hotel, Palace Café & Grayline Tours Value: $535; Minimum $130
Downtown package includes two night hotel stay, $100 dining gift certificate & a walking tour for two
C8. Bayona, Hilton Homewood Suites & Lillette Restaurant
Value $400; Minimum $100
Lunch at Bayona, One night suite stay & Dinner at Lillette
C9. Intercontinental Hotel Value:$100; Minimum $25
Champagne Brunch for two in the Veranda
C10. Fury’s Restaurant Value:$100; Minimum $25
Dinner for two at one our favorite local restaurants
C10. Six Flags Over Texas Value:100; Minimum $25
Day passes for two people
C11. Treasure Bay Casino Value:$300; Minimum $75
One night stay with Dinner for two
Board D – Childrens Art - Closes at 9:00 pm
D1. Grace Quave’s “Art & Soul” Minimum bid: $50
D2. Sarah Vallon’s abstract “boxes” Minimum bid: $50
D3. Sarah Vallon’s “crabby” Minimum bid: $50
D4. Sarah Vallon’s “coming home Minimum bid: $50
D5. Robbie Lanasa’s “st pius x” Minimum bid: $25
D6. Adelaide Schultz “angel” Minimum bid: $25
D7. Mel Allen’s “reflections” Minimum bid: $25
D8. Sophia Lorusso’s “interpretation of van Gogh’s Starry Night”
Minimum bid: $25
D9. Marcelle Lafranca’s “banana leaf” Minimum bid: $25
D10. Quinn Nugent’s “sunflowers” Minimum bid: $25
D11. Ashton Perkin’s “go team” Minimum bid: $25
D12. Elliott Groestch’s “landscape” Minimum bid: $25
D13. Camille Sperrier’s rendition of “the blue dog” Minimum bid: $25
D14. Katherine Lorusso’s “go saints” Minimum bid: $25
D15. Emily Allen’s “butterflies” Minimum bid: $25
D16. Grace Quave’s “Bridge in City Park” Minimum bid: $40
D17. Grace Quave’s “French Quarter Scene” Minimum bid $50
Board E – Art & Soul - Closes at 9:00 pm
E1. “Pride of New Orleans” by zé laduz Value: $200; Minimum: $100
limited edition photograph of MAX Band marching at the first Mardi Gras after Katrina
E2. “Grieving Angel” by Julie Sparks value: $150; Minimum: $75
framed black and white cemetery photograph
E3. “The Crescent Box Water Meter” signed photograph by April Allen
Value: $200; Minimum $100
printed on canvas and gallery wrapped
E4. LSU 2008 Championship Poster Value: priceless; Minimum $200
custom framed BCS poster autographed by Coach Les Miles
E5. George Rodrigue’s New Orleans Museum Poster
Value: Priceless; Minimum $200
custom framed and signed by the artist
E6. “Sunny Seagrape Leaves” by artist Sharon Betpouey, SPX parishioner
Value: $280; Minimum $140
framed limited edition photograph
E7. “The Poppy” by artist Margaret Orr Value: $500; Minimum $250
framed oil on canvas
E8. “Vincent’s Cathedral” by artist Carolyn Leblanc, SPX grandparent
Value: $350; Minimum $175
enhanced giclee’, 18x30, gallery wrapped
E9. “Bayou Manchac” by D. Howard Value: $100; Minimum: $50
black & white framed photo
E10. Tuna Seither - 2008 Lakeview Fest “Echoes of West End”
Value: $300; Minimum $150
custom framed, artist proof, one of one, signed by the artist
E11. Tuna Seither – “Buddy D – LA’s Big Daddy of Sports”
Value: $400; Minimum $200
custom framed, artist proof, one of one, signed by the artist
E12. Tuna Seither – 2008 “Tennis Shootout” Value: $250; Minimum $125
custom framed, artist proof, one of one, signed by the artist
E13. Tuna Seither – 2008 “Crescent City Classic” Value: $400; Minimum $200
custom framed, artist proof, one of one, signed by the artist
E14. Carol Kitman Collection Value: $300; Minimum $150
“Let the Good Times Roll” – a 13 x 19 piece of art in a black frame
E15. Carol Kitman Collection Value: $150; Minimum $75
8 x 11 of a boy playing a tuba in a black frame
Own your own piece of history: PRICELESS
As parents and parishioners we have worked for three years to raise funds to replace the Hurricane Katrina damaged roof of St. Pius X Church, a Lake Vista landmark.
Now, you can own a piece of history thanks to our own talented Gabrielle Champagne, who has handcrafted these limited edition crosses from the roof’s copper. Each uniquely designed work of art serves as a lovely reminder of our strength and determination in coming together for a common goal – the true spirit of surviving and overcoming obstacles. They remind us to count our blessings as we look, with hope, toward the future.
Available only at this year’s gala auction, the bidding for these wonderful collector’s items is sure to be fierce since only 31 exist! Once they are gone, they are gone!
Board F – Church Roof Crosses - Closes at 10:30 pm
F1. Ltd. Edition Cross Small Minimum bid: $35
F2. Ltd. Edition Cross Small Minimum bid $35
F3. Ltd. Edition Cross Small Minimum bid $35
F4. Ltd. Edition Cross Small Minimum bid $35
F5. Ltd. Edition Cross Small Minimum bid $35
F6. Ltd. Edition Cross Small Minimum bid $35
F7. Ltd. Edition Cross Small Minimum bid $35
F8. Ltd. Edition Cross Medium Minimum bid: $40
F9. Ltd. Edition Cross Medium Minimum bid: $40
F10. Ltd. Edition Cross Medium Minimum bid: $40
F11. Ltd. Edition Cross Medium Minimum bid: $40
F12. Ltd. Edition Cross Medium Minimum bid: $40
F13. Ltd. Edition Cross Medium Minimum bid: $40
F14. Ltd. Edition Cross Medium Minimum bid: $40
F15. Ltd. Edition Cross Medium Minimum bid: $40
F16. Ltd. Edition Cross Large Minimum bid: $50
